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Reported years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper recall: BMW X3 years in the records

Official record covers model years 2018 through 2019. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.

Years we reviewed

What to inspect

  1. 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.”
NHTSArecallJun 2018Open source record